Most of you already know about "Unlocker" which can help in moving, deleting files which are already in use by other processes:
Unlocker: File Unlocking Utility for Windows
Unlocker doesn't support 64-bit Windows, so here we are sharing another file unlocking software which supports both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows versions.
"LockHunter" is a free tool to delete files blocked by something you do not know. LockHunter is useful for fighting against malware, and other programs that are blocking files without a reason. Unlike other similar tools it deletes files into the recycle bin so you may restore them if deleted by mistake.
Features List:
- Shows processes locking a file or folder
- Allows to unlock, delete, copy or rename a locked file
- Allows to kill locking process
- Allows to remove locking processes from hard drive
- Integrates in to Explorer menu
- It deletes files into the recycle bin, so you may restore them if deleted by mistake
- Supports both 32 and 64bit Windows
You can right-click on the file / folder which you want to unlock and select "What is locking this file / folder?" option. It'll launch LockHunter and you can see what is locking the file / folder:
It supports Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008 and 7. You can download it using following link:
This article was posted by VG in following section: Software.
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Ishan
Is this better than Unlocker?
Apart from the fact that it supports 64 - bit.
FPSFan
Very good program.
Imran
Really! Anyone find it better then Unlocker?
FPSFan
Both programs are very good, and I don't see which one is better. They are both good.
VG
@Chad
Get original files from any other system and replace in your system or run following command in Command Prompt:
sfc /scannow
It'll restore all original files.
Hom3r
Cool program, but needs to have a portable version... I rarely ever use these programs (ending explorer.exe usually just does the trick) so I don't find it worth installing.
Muhammad Najem
Unlocker is a lot better
this program does not do it right
Rohan
Thanks VG in advance for this cool tool.
And also thx for the help that you given to Chad.
One more thing "Is there anything about Computers that you dnt know?"
Thx for the stuff.....
:) :) :)
IPO
Thanks for this file unlocker, you made my day.